Waterville, ME
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Waterville, Maine Summary
Life in Waterville research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Waterville over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Waterville:
The population in Waterville is 16,704.
The median home value in Waterville is $247,812.
The median income in Waterville is $47,489.
The cost of living in Waterville is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Waterville is $957.
The unemployment rate in Waterville is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in Waterville is 25.4%.
The average high in Waterville is 55.5° and the average low is 33.8°.
Waterville SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Waterville, ME Crime Report
Crime in Waterville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waterville. Key points include:
There were 534 total crimes in Waterville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterville is 3,165.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterville is 142.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waterville is 3,023.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waterville is 49.39% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Waterville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waterville / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 534 | 3,165.9 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 142.3 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 17.8 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 23.7 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 23.7 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 510 | 3,023.7 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 59.3 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 474 | 2,810.2 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 154.1 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Waterville, ME Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Waterville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waterville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waterville is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waterville is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waterville is $247,812.
The median income in Waterville is $47,489.
Waterville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waterville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waterville | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 90 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 105 | 100 | |
Waterville, ME Weather
The average high in Waterville is 55.5° and the average low is 33.8°.
There are 79.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.2 inches of precipitation each year with 68.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waterville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 68.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Waterville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waterville
The current population in Waterville is 16,704. The population has increased 5.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,704 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 15,785 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 15,872 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 16,623 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 16,577 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 16,515 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 16,374 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 16,134 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 15,989 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 15,886 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 15,798 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 15,780 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 15,746 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 15,777 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waterville
Waterville is:
89.0% White with 14,868 White residents.
1.1% African American with 182 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 331 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 79 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 757 Two Or More residents.
2.6% Hispanic with 438 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.0% | 90.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 2.1% | 19.0% |
Gender in Waterville
Waterville is 52.2% female with 8,720 female residents.
Waterville is 47.8% male with 7,984 male residents.
| Gender | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waterville for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Waterville completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Waterville completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Waterville completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Waterville completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Waterville completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Waterville completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Waterville completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Waterville completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Waterville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waterville, Maine
9.3% of households in Waterville earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in Waterville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.4% of households in Waterville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Waterville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.8% of households in Waterville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.3% of households in Waterville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.7% of households in Waterville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.9% of households in Waterville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.5% of households in Waterville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Waterville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waterville | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.4% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.8% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 8.4% | 12.6% |
